Hospitalist - (M68019)

1. →Teaching – Faculty have opportunities to work with learners through attending on:

• →the inpatient teaching service with learners including medical students, interns and residents;
• →the medicine consult service which includes medical students and residents from both internal medicine and other services;
• →the bedside procedure service which includes internal medicine residents; and/or
• →the GME nocturnist service which includes internal medicine housestaff.

Specific teaching responsibilities are identified annually and generally constitute 20% of clinical shifts.  Faculty are expected to learn about and apply contemporary adult learning methods to promote evidence-based practice and demonstrate effective teaching skills and continually develop as a teacher for learners at all levels. In addition, faculty may participate in other learning activities such as Foundations of Clinical Medicine, morning report, noon conference, and other formal educational programs for undergraduate and post-graduate learners

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine
• Direct experience managing complex inpatients
• A solid understanding of the hospitalist role and function
• An interest in academic work including teaching, professional development, and quality improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated achievement as an educator, scholar, clinician, and/or leader
• Experience working with advanced practice providers to support optimal care

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